Category: NYC Department of City Planning

• Community Engagement Spotlight: Jamaica Neighborhood Plan Review Set for February Meetings

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  Feb 19

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) conducted a review session focused on public input opportunities for the Jamaica neighborhood plan on February 18, 2025. City officials outlined upcoming engagement opportunities designed… more ›

• Job Creation and Workforce Development Highlighted in Atlantic Avenue Revitalization Strategy

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  Feb 18

  The City Planning Commission recently convened to discuss specific strategies within the Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan aimed at bolstering job training and employment opportunities in the community. The proposal… more ›

• Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan Aims to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis in Brooklyn

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  Feb 18

  Local officials presented an overview of the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan during a recent City Planning Commission meeting, addressing concerns regarding housing affordability in Brooklyn. The plan focuses on creating… more ›

• City Officials Address Traffic Safety Concerns in Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan

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  Feb 18

  Local officials discussed the potential impacts of the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan on traffic and pedestrian safety during a recent City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting. The plan aims to transform… more ›

• Community Outcry Over Environmental Concerns at Dwick Clinton Park North Meeting

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  Feb 17

  The Dwick Clinton Park North proposal has raised significant concerns regarding its potential environmental impacts following a recent public scoping meeting held by the New York City Department of City… more ›

• Dwick Clinton Park North Development Proposal Sparks Debate on Affordable Housing and Infrastructure

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  Feb 17

  The recent public scoping meeting regarding the Dwick Clinton Park North application highlighted significant developments in the area’s affordable housing initiatives. Developers Fredland Properties and Chapman Group proposed a mixed-use… more ›

• City Planning Commission Addresses NYPD Site Acquisitions Amid Ongoing Affordable Housing Initiatives

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  Feb 7

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) held a public meeting on January 22, 2025, where officials detailed proposed NYPD office acquisitions and discussed criteria for selecting these locations amidst ongoing concerns… more ›

• NYPD’s New Office Plans Spark Traffic and Parking Concerns in Queens Neighborhoods

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  Feb 7

  The City Planning Commission’s recent public meeting addressed the impact of proposed NYPD office acquisitions at 9777 and 9525 Queens Boulevard on local traffic and parking. The NYPD’s Internal Affairs… more ›

• City Planning Commission Unveils Affordable Housing Projects to Benefit East New York, Brownsville, and East Harlem

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  Feb 7

  The City Planning Commission’s recent public meeting addressed upcoming affordable housing initiatives in East New York, Brownsville, and East Harlem, projecting significant community benefits from these developments. The commission discussed… more ›

• New Zoning Changes Proposed to Boost Housing and Revitalize Midtown South in City of Yes Initiative

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  Feb 7

  The Manhattan City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting on January 21, 2025, outlined significant zoning regulation changes under the City of Yes initiative. The proposed adjustments mainly focus on increasing housing… more ›

• Manhattan City Planning Commission Unveils Ambitious Plan to Add 100,000 Homes Amid Housing Crisis

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  Feb 7

  The Manhattan City Planning Commission met on January 21, 2025, to discuss the Manhattan Plan, which aims to significantly increase housing availability throughout the borough. City officials emphasized a goal… more ›

• Queens Metropolitan Park Project Poised to Generate 29,000 Jobs and Boost Local Economy

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  Jan 8

  The Queens Future Metropolitan Park Project is expected to significantly boost local businesses by creating thousands of jobs and enhancing the area’s economic landscape. During a recent public hearing held… more ›

• Brooklyn Officials Discuss Environmental Impacts of Proposed Gaming Facility at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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  Jan 7

  At the Brooklyn Community Planning Review Meeting, city officials discussed various zoning and development proposals, with a focus on addressing environmental impacts related to the proposed gaming facility at Flushing… more ›

• Windsor Park Development Draws Community Concerns Over Parking and Green Space Access

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  Jan 7

  At a recent Brooklyn Community Planning Review meeting, local residents expressed a range of concerns regarding the Windsor Park development, particularly highlighting issues related to parking and the availability of… more ›

• Height Relief Request for New Oakland Gardens Development Aims to Enhance Street Life and Cohesion

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  Jan 7

  A Brooklyn community planning review meeting discussed the rationale behind a height and setback relief request for a proposed seven-story residential building in Oakland Gardens. Officials highlighted the project’s intent… more ›